Bit of latest work...

Realised the other day that I've not actually uploaded any of my latest work on here for some time. With this in mind I thought I'd show you a quick peak of a last minute shoot from last weekend. Around 5 hours prior I received a call about shooting a Dj from London. He was playing a gig in York for the evening, but needed some promo shots completing. These are a few examples of what we achieved in such a short time frame!

Adorama TV with Chase Jarvis!

The latest inspirational talk with Chase Jarvis to me really is the best behind the scenes piece I've seen from Chase Jarvis in a while. Lately Chase seems to have taken a step back from the info he was so famous for dishing out and pursued focusing on very different topics. With this video Chase is heads back to his older self a little and really delivers some key points to help with the creative field. Through watching the video you may get a better understanding of what I mean, it's worth a watch...

How inspirational was Steve Jobs?

This 15 minute video is something I urge all of you to view. Steve Jobs has been one of the most inspirational characters to me and as I imagine many others. He is a man that has changed the digital world forever and I can't help but think that things won't be the same without him. He was a man driven by passion rather than greed, something we should all acknowledge. Instead of following how many others live, and replicate what has been done (Good old Bill), he set his mind to creating something new, and as a result he created a company that makes technology cool, even for the people with no interest. Surrounded by so many Apple products and writing this on my mac, it's difficult to see what road the digital world will travel without the most original man in technology, Steve Jobs.

RIP Steve Jobs...

Possibly one of the most inspiring individuals of the last century passed away yesterday. Steve Jobs ended his battle with cancer  at the age of 56. As an avid apple fan I've loved everything Jobs has been involved with over the last 15 years and can't help but think that things won't be the same with apple in the future. I must say loading up the apple site before heading to bed, the last thing I thought I would see is the news of him passing. Rest in peace...

"The Freelance Photographer's Market Handbook"

And so I'm back... The last couple of weeks have been so busy and I've also been back at the gym now my injury has gone, finding time to keep on top of daily activities has been hard and the blog seems to have been neglected most.

More importantly I have something very important to share for all freelance photographers today. It's a book I seem to have completely forgotten about over the past couple of month's. "The freelance photographer's market handbook" contains an incredible amount of information in regards to contacts you may need to gain work. From listing most editorial businesses looking for photographers to agencies, "the freelance photographer's market handbook has all the information you could need.

I stumbled across mine again this morning and have two possible jobs lined up from just firing across a couple of emails. The best thing of all is that the supply all the information the companies are looking for, eliminating that question of whether they will wan you to work for them.

I most definitely recommend ordering a copy immediately!

BenBrownPhoto on Facebook...

Now have an active page on Facebook. Tried to keep up with Facebook a long time ago, but always ended up neglecting it, as I'm not a big Facebook fan. Due to the fact that people appear to be liking the page every week, I thought I would give it a second chance. I'll be updating most aspects of my latest work and generally what I've been up too on a professional level. Unlike twitter it will only be about work, not everything in general. Head over and 'like' it if your interested...

http://www.facebook.com/benbrownphotography

Weekend test shoot...

A quick shot from a test shoot on Saturday. Trying out some different styles and editing techniques, explaining why the image looks slightly different to some of my previous stuff. Just wanted to update a little something as I've been away for a couple of days. 

You may also notice the little watermark in the corner. I've had a few people borrowing my images and not crediting so I'm having to incorporate a the watermark. Usually hate seeing images with these on, but just covering myself for now...